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Bian Zheng Lun Zhi as a Complementary and Alternative Treatment for Menstrual Cramps in Women with Dysmenorrhea: A Prospective Clinical Observation
Joint Authors
Tsai, Yueh-Ting
Fang, Ruei-Chi
Lin, Pin-Yi
Yeh, Chia-Hao
Lai, Jung-Nien
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Limited scientific evidence supports the positive effects of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for treating dysmenorrhea.
Thus, an observation period of 3 months could verify the ancient indication that TCM treatments effectively alleviate menstrual cramps in women with primary dysmenorrhea or endometriosis.
Methods.
A prospective, nonrandomized study (primary dysmenorrhea and endometriosis groups) was conducted in women with dysmenorrhea for more than three consecutive menstrual cycles.
All patients received TCM prescriptions based on bian zheng lun zhi theory 14 days before menstruation for a period of 12 weeks.
Pain intensity was evaluated using a 10-cm visual analogue scale and two validated questionnaires (the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire and the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire).
Results.
Of the initial 70 intent-to-treat participants, the women with dysmenorrhea reported significant alleviation of cramps during menstruation after the 12-week TCM treatment.
Mixed model analysis revealed that TCM prescriptions were more effective in alleviating fatigue, hot flashes, dizziness, painful breasts, excitement, and irritability in the primary dysmenorrhea group ( N = 36 ) than in the endometriosis group ( N = 34 ).
Conclusion.
TCM prescriptions based on syndrome differentiation theory might be a potentially viable choice for treating painful menstruation and premenstrual symptoms after ruling out endometriosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lin, Pin-Yi& Tsai, Yueh-Ting& Lai, Jung-Nien& Yeh, Chia-Hao& Fang, Ruei-Chi. 2014. Bian Zheng Lun Zhi as a Complementary and Alternative Treatment for Menstrual Cramps in Women with Dysmenorrhea: A Prospective Clinical Observation. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1035204
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lin, Pin-Yi…[et al.]. Bian Zheng Lun Zhi as a Complementary and Alternative Treatment for Menstrual Cramps in Women with Dysmenorrhea: A Prospective Clinical Observation. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1035204
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lin, Pin-Yi& Tsai, Yueh-Ting& Lai, Jung-Nien& Yeh, Chia-Hao& Fang, Ruei-Chi. Bian Zheng Lun Zhi as a Complementary and Alternative Treatment for Menstrual Cramps in Women with Dysmenorrhea: A Prospective Clinical Observation. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1035204
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1035204